On being single

On being single

The enemy wants to distract you, to make you think that you’re less because you’re single.

Bringing the problem out of the closet

Bringing the problem out of the closet

My spouse went to see the movie Fifty Shades of Grey on the sly. I am angry with him.

Q: Christians get divorced at the same rate as everyone else. Why would I want to be a Christian?

Q: Christians get divorced at the same rate as everyone else. Why would I want to be a Christian?

Within the Christian context, marriages are meant to point to and glorify God. A Christian couple who stays together through thick and thin is meant to point to a great, loving God who is totally committed to his people. A Christian couple who is gracious and hospitable to both neighbour and stranger is meant to glorify a God who is gracious and hospitable with us.

Back to the family nest

Back to the family nest

When an adult child wants to move back home…

Hard-wired to avoid pain?

Hard-wired to avoid pain?

I encourage you to see a therapist. Do not be afraid to talk through your pain. Believe the comforting presence of God can and will help you move forward as you honestly open your heart and seek healing and health for yourself and eventually for your marriage.

Life’s tricky transitions

Life’s tricky transitions

“My retirement plan is to find a shopping cart with good snow tires.” –Paddy Doyle

Parenting re-imagined

Parenting re-imagined

I started this series with a question my students have asked: If two people are equally talented, can it be one person’s calling to support the other person?